Alice in Wonderland (2005 film)

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Alice in Wonderland
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Directed by Sibi Malayil
Produced byCinema Company
Starring
Cinematography Venu
Edited by L. Bhoominathan
Music by Vidyasagar
Release date
  • 8 April 2005 (2005-04-08)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Alice in Wonderland is a 2005 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Sibi Malayil. It stars Jayaram and Sandhya as brother and sister duo. The music is scored by Vidyasagar. [1] Despite the name, the plot bears no reference or resemblance to the Lewis Carroll book Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. [2]

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Plot

Alby's sister Alice is mentally challenged. He adores her and dotes on her. Into their life comes Victor, a young magician. His loving nature attracts Alice. Alby feels this intrusion and relations become strained between the brother and sister. Sophia, a research student from Singapore, wants to prepare a thesis on orphanages. She and Alby become friends. Soon Alby becomes attracted to her and this creates tension in her mind. They must come to terms with each other's need for companionship in their life. [3] [4]

Cast

Soundtrack

Song TitleSingers
"May Maasam" Karthik, Cicilly
"Pottu Thottu" K. J. Yesudas
"Kannilumma" Sujatha Mohan, Vidhu Prathap
"Kukku Kukku"Prathapa Chandran
"Tap Dance"Instrumental

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References

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  3. "Alice in Wonderland [2005]".
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